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Health advice
The mistreatment of older adults and vulnerable people can happen anywhere.Very often, this phenomenon is kept quiet, so it’s difficult to say how widespread it might be. In Canada, it’s estimated that 4-7% of seniors are being mistreated.
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What is long COVID?
Most people diagnosed with COVID-19 recover within 2 to 4 weeks. However, for some people, COVID-19 can cause symptoms or complications that last or appear beyond this time. This is called long COVID.
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Information sheets
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Services availableThe CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest is among the institutions designated to take part in the provincial pilot project to open clinics for patients with long COVID and chronic Lyme disease.
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A midwife is a front-line health professional. They monitor pregnancies, assist with births, and provide follow-up care for mother and baby for up to 6 weeks postpartum. They are members of the health network as independent professionals working in a midwifery service or at a birthing centre.
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Midwifery services are front-line services that complement existing perinatal services.
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La Maison de naissance est un espace d’accueil pour les femmes enceintes et leur famille.
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Midwifery services are developed in close collaboration with the Montérégie-Ouest parents’ committee, to ensure the locations and services align with the needs and realities of the population to be served.
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We’ve put together several useful links to help you:
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Pandemic or not, everyone is likely to experience distress at some point in their lives, regardless of what they do for a living.
Stay in touch with your feelings/emotions/reactions.
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Symptoms after vaccination
Some symptoms may be caused by the vaccine. Other problems may occur by chance and are not related to the vaccine. Most reactions are harmless and do not last long. Reactions are less common among people age 55 and over.
Health advice
The seasonal respiratory viruses vaccination campaign is underway.
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The youth clinics are open to you if you are between the ages of 12 and 25.Parental consent is required for children under age 14.
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The pandemic is likely to affect everyone, regardless of age or occupation.
Are you (or a loved one) feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Rest assured: This is normal and you’re not alone!